Big Sky Buckeye

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Pleasing to God

Posted on November 19, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

From Proverbs 13:7: “Some pretend to be rich, yet have nothing; others pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.”

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Living a life, pleasing only to self

Ignoring God, leaving Him on a shelf

Competitive world, craving ambition

Pleasing to God, never this life’s mission

High expectations, demanding more time

Living the dream, seeking ladders to climb

Mankind commands, chasing full-time career

Pleasing to God, never happens this year

Targets set higher, with each passing week

Hustling to scale, another highest peak

Life fills with emptiness, something amiss

Pleasing to God, change focus . . . lasting bliss

God lights the way, spiritual journey

Coming to Him, forgo the attorney

Heart and mind, accept Father’s deepest love

Pleasing to God, eyes now find Him above

Daily meditation, filled with God’s Word

Rejoicing in His truth, no longer blurred

Priorities flip, following the Lord’s light

Pleasing to God, faithful voyage takes flight

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From Ephesians 5:8-10: “For once you were darkness, but now in the Lord you are light. Live as children of light–for the fruit of the light is found in all that is good and right and true. Try to find out what is pleasing to the Lord.”

Nothing Pursues Something

Posted on October 24, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

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Half-empty coffee cup

Hoping to find something

Peering down, never up

Searching darkened nothing

“Seinfeld” gathers awards

Endless shows with nothing

Jerry’s name on billboards

He’s caught on to something

Writing with empty words

Dreams filling with something

Missing all the keywords

Amounting to nothing

Scanning digital files

Words lost, dreading nothing

Writer facing trials

Mining life for something

Photo on dusty perch

Triggers newfound something

Memories begin search

Looking beyond nothing

Nothing pursues something

Something subdues nothing

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The American sitcom “Seinfeld” entertained viewers for nine years with the creative humor of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. With a setting in New York City, the cast featured regulars Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards. The success of the show has often been referenced to a “show about nothing.”

Here is a short clip from the show, featuring Jerry Seinfeld with guest star Brad Garrett. The scene is titled “You barely know your car.”

Back in Time

Posted on October 14, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

**Walking along the ancient canal towpath fills my mind with thoughts of years ago . . .**

Early morning walk, going back in time

Autumn’s breath creates thoughts, filling with rhyme

Trekking along canal’s ancient pathway

Thoughts caress past moments, plenty to say

Gentle breeze, sending leaves twirling on down

Mind arrives at different time and town

Dreaming . . .

More simple times, without high tech living

Days invite, delightful and forgiving

Riding bareback along this old canal

Looking for trees to climb with school-age pals

Fishing one final time, nearby pond waits

When icy winter comes, change to ice skates

Creepy, storm-filled nights, reading classic prose

Edgar Allen Poe’s words, scary shadows

Looking for literature’s lighter themes

Whitman, Hawthorne, Melville adding to dreams

Quiet evenings filled with family time

Gathered around for radio’s primetime

Crisp, fall afternoon, gridiron titans clash

College football rivals looking to smash

Romance blossoms, courtship takes center stage

Life filling with sweetness, each turning page

Back to reality . . .

Journey runs into closed gate at Rager Road

Turning around, grateful for time borrowed

Looking forward to walking here real soon

Fondest memories, let them sing a tune

**A quiet place for fishing, conversation, and winter ice skating.**

Empty Pages

Posted on September 4, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

Life begins much like an empty book

Pages waiting as a tranquil brook

How will daily life compose each page?

Breathtaking words at every age

Words starting with childlike, joyful prose

Sentences fill with love, head to toes

Paragraphs arrive, smiling each day

First page finishes, much like crochet

Chapters now gather, picking up speed

Transmission accepts each tender reed

Pages adding up, never afraid

Days, weeks, months, years gather . . . no charade

Life reaches the twilight of its time

Not pausing, not even for halftime

Who will ever read this manuscript?

There’s time to add a final postscript

With empty pages, life’s book began

Words maturing, always in God’s plan

Faithful Journey

Posted on September 3, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 85:8-9: “Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for He will speak peace to His people, to His faithful, to those who turn to Him in their hearts. Surely His salvation is at hand for those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.”

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Uncertain darkness

Surrounds me this day

Humbly take a knee

Bowing now to pray

Prayers calling God

Remain unhurried

Unanswered questions

Never be worried

Christ’s teachings feed thee

With the bread of life

This eternal gift

Blessings without strife

Lord of life and love

He feeds and frees all

Through His Holy Word

Never builds a wall

Allow me to pause

God prods thee along

Hearing His questions

Answers make me strong

God everlasting

Faith remains with thee

Through life’s harsh chaos

Calming stormy seas

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From Romans 10:10-13: “For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. The scripture says, ‘No one who believes in Him will be put to shame.’ For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord of all and is generous to all who call on Him. For, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.'”

God’s Word Reaches Out

Posted on July 12, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

From Psalm 23:4: “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff–they comfort me.”

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Being careful with life’s missteps

Sinful disobedience waits

God’s Word touches our inner soul

Hell pleasing, never be our fate

Our truest, most faithful support

Shall always arrive from His love

God’s Word will endure forever

His Spirit reigns from high above

When life’s dark trials boil over

Creating quagmires of distress

God’s Word quells each predicament

His next move leads like playing chess

Our life’s journey travels by faith

Transformed by Christ’s merciful heart

God’s Word reaches out, filled with hope

Bringing a new day, let’s restart

From 2 Corinthians 5:7: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

Nature’s Endless Song

Posted on June 27, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

I feel so fortunate to have so much of nature’s treasures not far from my front door. Two metro parks are a short drive away, and their endless song always beckons me to return. The photos used with this poem were taken in central Ohio at various times of the year.

Nature will never sing the blues

Her beauty sends out blessed clues

Walking with her in tranquil woods

Sharing her soul, always feels good

Moments cherished, singing with joy

Her spirit brings much to enjoy

Spending endless hours in her care

Filling with melodies to share

Life’s journey follows nature’s tune

Her endless smile reaches the moon

Smelling the essence of tall pines

Tasting better than vineyard’s wines

Cycle of living never fades

Nature coyly playing charades

Changing seasons bring new décor

Hearing symphonies, voices soar

Autumn sets up winter’s game plan

Spring fading into summer’s tan

Composing its endless, ageless song

Hearing nature, singing along

Treasures as Friends

Posted on June 18, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

This poem was inspired by Lisa’s post where she shares a series of brilliant and encouraging quotes about friendship. Take a moment and visit her post at The Road Back to Life.

Destiny unites true friends

Transforming life with its spark

Sincere friendship fills two hearts

Never alone in the dark

Never take friends for granted

Honesty, laughter, and tears

Staying connected insures

Treasures shared over the years

Sharing life’s pain, healing wounds

Long-lasting friendship endures

Glue holding life together

Truly caring, reassures

Always count on each other

Offering silent support

“Forever minutes” share love

Caring never falling short

Life travels through forest trails

Friends together, all these years

Brings us home through darkest times

Greatest love when friendship cheers

From Proverbs 18:24: “Some friends play at friendship but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.”

Pursuing Wisdom

Posted on June 14, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

From the words of Latin priest and theologian Jerome of Stridon: “Love Holy Scripture, and wisdom will love you. Love her, and she will keep you. Honor her, and she will keep you.”

Pursuing wisdom over a lifetime

Gathering, enriching a single life

Applying to everyday challenges

Loving Scripture, supplanting darkest strife

Seeking wisdom with a hunger for more

Searching in the truthful and proper place

Persevering with consistency now

Tasting God’s Holy Word and loving grace

Sustaining the tree of life, holding fast

Following a righteous path, leads to peace

Finding God’s wisdom, life’s only true wealth

Blessing His wisdom, sustains life’s new lease

Trusting these blessed fruits of God’s wisdom

Turning evil away, aligned with Him

Refreshing mind and body, healing flesh

Respecting God’s Word, singing a new hymn

Treating our neighbors better than ourselves

Trusting, loving, supporting each other

Walking together with God, hand in hand

Partnering with each sister and brother

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From Proverbs 3:13: “Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who get understanding,”

A Writer’s Way

Posted on May 14, 2020 by bigskybuckeye

silhouette of trees and mountain under blue starry sky

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Discovering words with something to say

Penning poems and stories every day

Draining cups of coffee, right on cue

Feeling emptiness, like singing the blues

Holding on to thoughts, waiting to give birth

Sailing onward, words waiting to unearth

Painting with dazzling textures, shapes, and hues

Viewing sketches, filling these eyes with clues

Searching for future poems, like twinkling stars

Linking verses while traveling to Mars

Crafting words, really not science you see

Navigating this writer’s mind, feeling free

Seeking prose, lost deep in this writer’s soul

Uncovering a few, making each day full

Looking for stories, over each rainbow

Finding inspiring words, eager to flow

Drinking more coffee, than one should consume

Creating endless text, now ready to bloom

Grasping this pen, creating one more tune

Drafting a masterpiece, ready by Noon

Writing encounters monumental quests

Hoping these words will always pass all tests

Honoring these writing moments, so sweet

Dreaming of fashioning each splendid treat

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